MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,657 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn both universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn both universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front metal brake pipe is slightly kinked
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front seats should have bigger mounting washers fitted to stop pulling through the floor but still secure
headlights deteriorated
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
Rear both sides tyres slightly perished
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJI 6252 is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1981 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 54,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJI 6252, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SJI 6252 registered?
SJI 6252 is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1981.
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